A pipe bomb exploded in a garbage can near the course of a charity race Saturday in New Jersey. (Twitter)

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Authorities say a pipe bomb exploded in a Jersey Shore town shortly before thousands of runners were due to take part in a charity 5K race to benefit marines and sailors. No injuries were reported in the blast in Seaside Park, which occurred around 9:30am Saturday, according to the AP. The race—the third annual Semper Five run—was canceled. The pipe bomb was in a garbage can when it exploded. Authorities immediately cleared the boardwalk and beach area. Officials say runners had been scheduled to pass by the area around the time the blast occurred, but the start of the race had been delayed after an unattended backpack was found.

New Jersey State Police say there was nothing to reports of a second explosive device nearby. Also, they say, bomb technicians have "rendered safe" the items located in a plastic trash can where the explosion occurred.

This intentional illegal fireworks display is no way related to the other illegal pyrotechnics in NY.

tpvero

Sep 18, 2016 3:58 AM CDT

There are some in here blaming the USA for its misdeeds and claiming this is retaliation. It may be a case of the Israeli Mossad keeping the hate and fear of Muslims ramped up. The Israeli are not above this type of action. Their history is full of them. While we fear and are distracted by Muslims, they steal more land from the Palestinians and commit atrocities against unarmed people. Meanwhile we just signed to give Israel $38 BILLION. For what I can not figure out, but it seems when Americans are scared they give Israel BILLIONS to do nothing for us. No I am not obsessed, just very concerned. people continually fail to factor this in.

@##wE$RtT

Sep 18, 2016 2:43 AM CDT

Do we really really need to see a persons twitter saying "OMG a bomb went off" Geez, crappy journalists at their best.